Healthy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Gluten-Free)

Kind: Breakfast

Serves: 8 Serving size: 1

Ingredieints:

• 2 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

• ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey (use 3 tablespoons for less sweet)

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 2 whole eggs

• 64 grams protein powder

• 1 ½ cups milk of choice

• ¼ cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil

• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

• ¼ cup almonds, sliced or chopped + more for topping (omit for nut-free)

• 1 ½ cups frozen blueberries, do not thaw (may sub fresh)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375℉. Spray a 9×9 or 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix.

3. Transfer to the prepared dish. Top with a few additional frozen berries and sliced almonds, if desired.

4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.

5. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

6. Top with whipped topping or yogurt and maple syrup if you please.

Notes:

1. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

2. To reheat – microwave for 30-60 seconds or in the oven at 300 degrees until warm.